Port of SIDI KERIR

EGSKT🇪🇬Egypt

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About Port of SIDI KERIR

Also known as: Masraf Gharb an Nubariyah, Masraf an Nubariyyah, Maşraf Gharb an Nūbārīyah, Maṣraf an Nubāriyyah, msrf ghrb alnwbaryt, مصرف غرب النوبارية

This Egyptian port is a key facility for handling crude oil exports. It serves large oil tankers and is equipped with offshore loading facilities.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45172 →
GeoNames ID
415526 →
Wikidata
Q111386512 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
EGSKT
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Offshore Terminal
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Latitude
31.0967°
Longitude
29.6223°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of SIDI KERIR?

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The approach to SIDI KERIR is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is El Agami Lighthouse at 9 NM to the ENE. Other aids include El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Breakwater (10 NM ENE), El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Front (10 NM ENE), El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear (12 NM ENE), El-Boughaz El-Kebir (12 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of SIDI KERIR?

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The Port of SIDI KERIR is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of SIDI KERIR?

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You can track vessels near SIDI KERIR (EGSKT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of SIDI KERIR?

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The Port of SIDI KERIR is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGSKT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE EGSKT mean?

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The first two characters, EG, are the ISO country code for EG. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of SIDI KERIR?

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The Port of SIDI KERIR operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.